The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1887-06-23
Grand Jury's Presentment.

To the Honorable a. p. Aldrich, Presiding
Judge: The Grand Jury beg to report that
they have passed upon all bills of indict-
ment given out by the Solicitor, and have
otherwise discharged their duties.
Through special committee they have
examined the reports Of the School Com;
missioner, County Commissioners and
County Treasurer, submitted at the last
term of Court, and find them correct.
They found the School Commissioner
badly in need of proper books for keep.
ing q record of his transactions and OF
Office furniture, and We recommend that
the same be furnished him by the County
Commissioners at once.
We are not altogether satisfied with the
methods pursued in the conduet Of the
County Commissioners Office. We think
the accounts against the County are ap-
proved without sufi icient investigation Of
their correctness, and especially is this the
case in the department of repairing
bridges ann highways, and we would re.
commend that such accounts be required
TO be itemized so as to show the quantity
and class Of material used and the amount
of labor performed. We would also re-
commend that the-Steward of the Poor
House be required to make to the County
Commissioners monthly reports of the
provisions, clothing and other articles
purchased and expenses incurred in the
conduct of the Poor House during that
month. We do not believe, nor do we in
tend to say, that there has been pecuniary
benefit derived by those in charge OF that
institution, but we think in the conduct OF
public business, the best methods should
be followed, and We recommend this
course because it will be safe precedent
and will greatly facilitate the examina-
ton of its conduct and expense.
We further notice that large sums are
yearly expended for tobacco for the use OF
The Door. And while we desire that the
poor Of the County shall receive proper
care. attention and food, we do not believe
that the County Commissioners are war
ranted in supplying them 80 freely with
articles Of luxury, and therefore recon-
noend that its use be restricted as much
as possible.
we find the Treasurer's books and
vouchers kept in most creditable man
ner. and are highly pleased with the way
in which he is conducting his office.
The County jail Is badly In need OF
heating during the Winter, and we recon-
mend that steps be taken before the next
Winter to have proper heating apparatus
placed therein.
We have examined the new indexes OF
the Mesne Conveyance Office, being at
present prepared by the Clerk, and are
much pleased with the work. We believe
it will be, when finished, of great service
to the County, and therefore recommend
that it be pushed to completion as soon as
possible.
We have received a communication
from certain citizens residing on Big and
Little Twenty.Six Mile Creek, making
complaint about flooding of lands lying
along those creeks by persons engaged In
the cultivation OF rice. We append the
communication 10 this report and recon-
mend that it be referred to the County
Commissioners to take such steps as the
law requires.
We desire to congratulate the County
upon the fact that it has an efficient. able,
and trustworthy corps of County officers.
were greatly pleased in our recent exami-
nation of their Offices, to find our County
affairs in such reliable hands.
We also desire to return our thanks to
the Presiding Judge and Solicitor and
other officers Of the Court for the many
courtesies shown US during the term.
J. C. WATKINS,
Foreman.